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300122 VO Biology and Evolution of Archaea (2022W)

Archaea evolution, genetics, cell biology, ecology and biotechnology

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
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Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Friday 07.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Friday 14.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Friday 21.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Friday 28.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Friday 04.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Friday 11.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Friday 18.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Friday 25.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Friday 02.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Friday 09.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Friday 16.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Friday 13.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Friday 20.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The Archaea are a group of organisms clearly distinguishable from the domains of the Bacteria and the Eukarya. Since their recognition as a separate domain of life, the Archaea have played a crucial part in models of the early evolution of cellular life forms, prompting vigorous debate about the course of evolution on Earth. In particular, their information processing systems (transcription, replication, etc) exhibit striking similarity to that of Eukaryotes. Further, many archaeal species are prevalent in extreme environments and they hold a number of the records for growth and survival under many ecological extremes. In addition, at least two lineages of Archaea are widely distributed in moderate environments and play crucial roles in global biogeochemical cycles.
This lecture series deals with the evolution, genetics, cell biology, and ecology of the fascinating group of archaea and it also presents how they can be exploited biotechnologically.
The lecture will be given in English.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam in English.
The exam consists of one open question that needs to be answered in detail. The final grade is the average between the grades given by at least three teachers.
Duration of exam is 90 minutes.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Basic knowledge in microbiology, physiology and genetics is needed.

The exam consists of one open question that needs to be answered in detail. The final grade is the average between the grades given by at least three teachers.
Duration of exam is 90 minutes.

Examination topics

Content of lectures (see Moodle platform)

Reading list

See Moodle platform

Association in the course directory

MGE III-2, MMB W-2, MMEI II-2.2, MEC-9, M-WZB, MES5

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